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Democratic Convention Live Blog, Day 3: Balancing Unity, Positivity and the Threat of Trump

Jul 27, 2016
On Night 3 of the convention, top speakers called for party unity and optimism to combat any chance of a Trump presidency. President Obama, the keynote speaker, thrilled the audience with a captivating, eloquent speech.On Night 3 of the convention, top speakers, including President Obama, called for party unity and optimism to combat any chance of a Trump presidency.

Democratic National Convention Demonstrators Led by Chris Hedges, Cornel West (Multimedia)

Jul 26, 2016
On the first day of the Democratic National Convention, demonstrators -- led by Truthdig contributor Chris Hedges and the longtime activist Cornel West -- marched from Philadelphia City Hall down Broad Street.On the first day of the Democratic National Convention, demonstrators—led by Truthdig contributor Chris Hedges and the longtime activist Cornel West—marched from Philadelphia City Hall down Broad Street.